BY ANDREW MORKES, FOUNDER & AUTHOR OF THE “NATURE IN CHICAGOLAND” BLOG The world is on fire on Earth, but it doesn’t seem so from 250 miles above in space if you’re an astronaut. At least if you’re one of the six astronauts from America, Russia, Italy, Britain, and Japan on the space station in … Continue reading “Orbital” Celebrates Nature, the Earth, and the Wonders of Spaceflight and Being Human in a Tough and Challenging Time
BY ANDREW MORKES, FOUNDER & AUTHOR OF THE "NATURE IN CHICAGOLAND" BLOG UPDATED DECEMBER 2025 Need some ideas for holiday stocking stuffers? If so, this article provides some great suggestions. Over the years at my "Nature in Chicagoland" blog, I’ve had the chance to interview several authors about nature (including tallgrass prairies and dragonflies) and … Continue reading Books Make Perfect Stocking Stuffers: Here Are 40+ Suggestions—Ranging From Chicago Area Nature and Cultural Spots to Fiction, Music, Radio, and History